Travelling from San Cristobal Airport (SCY) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Quito's timezone is UTC-5, making Quito one hour ahead of San Cristobal.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your SCY to UIO flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Quito (and then discovering more of Ecuador!) is easy with Avianca. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Avianca.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier that operates SCY to UIO flights.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. Many passengers pass through Guayaquil Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Cristobal Airport (SCY) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
127 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flight. Return flights start from 262 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SCY to UIO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SCY to UIO.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
94% of flights departing from San Cristobal Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from SCY.
To reach San Cristobal Airport from central San Cristobal, it'll take about 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SCY? If you're boarding an early flight from San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
If you're getting in on a late San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near UIO:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and discover more of Quito and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Quito. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your flights from San Cristobal Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SCY to UIO in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've visited Quito, now it's time to discover other parts of Ecuador. Journey about 274 kilometres south-west to Guayaquil to tick off its popular sights. From Amazon Rainforest to Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Ecuador, consider Cuenca, roughly 306 kilometres south of Quito. Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are the start of reasons to visit.

